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Suellen Long Way

Suellen Long was a long time resident and advocate for the Uptown neighborhood and founder of her own public relations firm. She became the president of the Bridgeview Bank which had long been the center of development and social service agencies for the Uptown neighborhood, in particular, many groups of asian immigrants settled in the area. Her first involvement with the historic bank building was as part of the team which rehabilitated it, in the 1960s, after a long period of decline, The building was sold again in 2019 and will become residences. Suellen was also very involved with local charities and the Peterson-McCormick Boys & Girls Club. In 2004 she was featured in the business section of the Chicago Tribune.

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Honorary Suellen Long Way

West Lawrence between North Broadway and North Malden

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Approved: May 2020

Ward: 46 and 48
Alderman: Cappleman and Osterman
Neighborhood: Uptown

b. January 17, 1942. Plymouth, Indiana
d. March 24, 2020. Age 78

Near the former Bridgeview Bank building
4735 N. Lawrence Ave.


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